I like the people (members and employees) who are involved at MARC Inc. Their staff are great…read morepeople to work with. With that said, Job coaches are great people. For people seeking employment and independence, there is a 9-month internship program called Project Search which has two sites including Goodwin College and Hartford Hospital which is very helpful for people like me. There's some cool annual events hosted by MARC Inc. including Summer Concert series, Bowl-A-Thon, some themed dances and Golf tournaments.

Amazing staff, good food, great location and atmosphere. Love their mission to help the homeless…read morecommunity too. Wonderful place to go if you need help or services in Hartford. They will take care of you and help you in any way they can!

Today's lunch at Gather 55, the latest Hands on Hartford food experience, offered up a truly…read morewonderful meal. The place was packed but the front of the house rep found us a perfect table against the rear wall with a view of the dining room. The gentleman who fixed/adjusted our table did a super job; hate those wobbly tables I always manage to find. The menus were clear and the ordering was super easy. The end product went way above our expectations. My dining partner ordered the Chicken Salad plate with a pasta side included. The chicken was fresh, tender and delicious [I stole a piece] and the penne pasta was just right while the celery and walnuts added crunch. I had the Salmon Wrap with spinach, avocado and ginger vinaigrette. The wrap was huge and the salmon perfectly cooked while the added ingredients made the dish even better. The crowd was lively and the atmosphere was full of love. We will return! Want to try the breakfast.

My 8 year old comes here for weekly lessons and absolutely LOVES it! The price is majority…read moreaffordable and the staff truly take their time and care in teaching the girls about how to properly maintain and ride the horses. There are plenty of other animals that the girls groom and care for as well. A true gem!

Carol & company is a gem boutique that deserves to be visited. I would recommend to anyone who…read moreneeds a special gift . Please, take a ride and you won't be disappointed.

This shop is much more than a Jewelry store, though you will find some extremely beautiful & unique…read morejewelry here. There were so many unique gift & decorative items that would delight many of my friends, family members and me. I wish I had taken a picture of the item that drew me in, a silver little sculpture that says "You are my sunshine," which will be a meaningful gift I can't wait to give. I also love love the glass hummingbirds that were hanging from the ceiling. There were all kinds of art here, including gorgeous fingerless gloves made from recycled cashmere. I may have to come back for those too. If you're strolling Collinsville, don't miss this place.

I have brought many donations to Gifts of Love over the past decade. They provide a valuable…read moreservice to those in need.

I understand that this organization has guidelines for donations it can and cannot accept. However,…read morethe general approach of personnel is not one of gratitude, but rather, 'attitude.' I always donate usable and high-quality items that are in very good condition. However, they are frequently not met with genuine appreciation, but rather, with interrogation and rejections. Since this has happened on several occasions, I will donate to other organizations in the future.

Annually, the town of Windsor Locks holds a food drive on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. It's a…read morecoordinated effort that involves WL Social Services, the Lions Club, local Boys Scouts, town businesses, and over 100 volunteers. Kudos to hard-working Heidi, WL town director of Social Services, and Wonderful Wendy, director of Youth Serices. Heidi puts her heart and soul into the effort, spending many late nights in preparation. Wendy assists with many other tasks. The goal is to obtain Thanksgiving food (turkeys, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, fresh veggies, etc, etc) for over 200 families who qualify for assistance, and also to replenish shelves in the pantry to help in the months to come. The Lions Club arranges for pickups in all neighborhoods in town between 9AM and noon (Boy Scouts collect the bags from porches). All items are dropped off in front of town hall and ferried inside by runners. Once inside, in the old gym, a veritable army of mostly teens check dates and sort products by type. I liken it to organized chaos more than synchronized swimming. Non-Thanksgiving products are then shuttled to the pantry where Heidi's asst, Darling Debbie, as well as Gracious Gabby, Affable Anne, and Cool Kristen work their magic. By 3 PM, most of the work is done, w some teen volunteers making up approx 200 bags of non-perishable Thanksgiving items. All for pickup Sunday between 2 and 4 PM by a conga line of vehicles that snake thru the parking lot. Special thanks also to Foodshare who donated large quantities of carrots, onions, and potatoes (sweet and white), as well as 32 turkeys and 20 chickens!! Overall, a success, as over 200 families get to enjoy all the trimmings of a holiday meal. 5 rewarding stars AND PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED POEM THAT HEIDI WROTE AND POSTED ON THE TOWN'S FACEBOOK PAGE THE EVE OF THE EVENT.

Absolutely amazing collection. It's a hidden Jewel of Farmington Valley. I am extremely selective…read moreand I had hard time making decisions with so many excellent quality rugs with unbeatable prices. I have bought 5 gorgeous large rugs from here. Customer service was at its extreme; they came home and placed the rugs in a very professional way.

Ali and his team have been very helpful in helping my husband and I find the perfect rug. Ali's…read morelifelong knowledge and ability to decorate any room with the perfect rugs is amazing. Trust me, you can't find service like this anywhere else. We are super happy to have found him, and highly recommend!

Love supporting this local farm: good produce, good vibes all around…read more Holcomb Farm is a nonprofit that grows without chemicals or pesticides. They sell homegrown produce, as well as dairy, meats, and goods from other farms. Their new space is nicer and bigger than the old one. And you can shop in the farm store without being a CSA member. You sign up for CSA membership before the season (the earlier you commit the lower cost it will be), and proceeds are used for them to buy seeds, maintain equipment, and for their staff. It's not cheap but if you're a member you're supporting a good organization and getting nutritious foods. As a member you have your choice of a specific number of items in the Farm store and then you can pick your own depending on what they have. When we picked, there were berries, flowers, herbs, and a few shishitos. There's a window to pick so if you go later in the cycle, things might be a bit picked over.

This historic farm is located in West Granby and is over 300 acres. The land has been farmed on…read moresince 1756. There are trails on the property open to the public, they also offer CSAs (community supported agriculture). They sometimes hosts classes and events. There is a seasonal farm store onsite. The store was lovely; I enjoyed shopping there. There were fresh produce as well as some dairy products, cookies, pickles, and more. They were offering free samples of watermelon in the summer. It's definitely worth a visit once they open again for the season!